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Old School Timing Light: OK to Use?

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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Default Old School Timing Light: OK to Use?

I have an older timing light that intercepts between the plug wire and dist cap, as opposed to newer ones that clamp over the wire.

Is there any issue using this to set ignition timing on my '93 Del Sol?

Not sure if changing the impedance of the plug wire would mess with my brand new coil? It still completes the circuit to the plug, just has an additional low-resistance metal piece in there.

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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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Those will work. Be sure it is securely connected, don't let the engine run with a spark wire disconnected.
 
Old Aug 22, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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Thanks MK...will give it a try. And thanks for all the distributor advice!
 
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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I blew my ignitor using my dads old craftsman interceptor type fyi.
 
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